Drivers in south Essex could face a diversion of almost 23 miles as works connected to the Lower Thames Crossing get underway. National Highways has listed works running until 5am on Tuesday 10 November reports the Colchester Gazette.
Contractors working on behalf of the Lower Thames Crossing are due to carry out GPR drainage and gas main survey works, along with gas main trial holes.
A diversion will be in force throughout the works, with the published diversion route measuring 36.59km, or around 22.7 miles.
The route is estimated to take around 36 minutes and takes motorists along a number of roads across the Thurrock area and surrounding parts of south Essex.
According to the route information, drivers will be directed via roads including North Road, West Road, Arisdale Avenue, Daiglen Drive, Stifford Road, Lance Corporal Nicky Mason Way, Sandy Lane and New Road.
The diversion then continues via Brentwood Road, Bulphan By-Pass and Tilbury Road before using Southend Arterial Road, Warley Street, St Mary’s Lane, Clay Tye Road and Ockendon Road.
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